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What you'll do

In this lab, you will configure user account control (UAC), configure the Windows 10 firewall, manage encryption by using Encrypted File System (EFS), and configure the anti-malware features of Windows.

  1. Alter UAC configuration by using a Group Policy Object (GPO)
  2. Disable UAC by using a GPO
  3. Re-enable UAC by using a GPO
  4. Enable network discovery and file and printer advanced sharing settings to control shared folder access
  5. Configure Windows Defender Firewall to control shared folder access
  6. Encrypt files by using EFS
  7. Configure and schedule antivirus scans by using PowerShell

Note: Once you begin the lab, you will not be able to pause, save, or exit and then return to your lab. Please ensure that you have set aside enough time to complete the lab before you start.

  • ⏱ About 45 minutes